Author: Nikki McCoy
Publisher: Total
E-Bound
Publisher URL: www.total-e-bound.com
ISBN/BIN: 978-0-85715-920-5
Genre: {M/M/M}
Paranormal Series
Rating: 4 Nymphs
Literary Nymphs
Reviewer: Dragon Minx
It was during the
fight against Mikel, the son of Death, that Malen and Turek met Xilonen,
their mate. Before the battle ended, he ran and they’ve been hunting him since.
The months of searching are frustrating and just when they’re at their wits
ends, a phone call changes everything.
Xilonen’s life is a
mess. He’s had to betray his fellow Keepers and leave his mates behind to keep his
younger brother safe. It means he and Shayne have been running for months, but now
he needs help. Xilonen needs his mates. If he and Shayne are to survive the
plans of their mother, the Goddess of Night, they’ll need a safe place to hide.
The question is
whether the three mates can get past the pain of betrayal and find a way to
bond their lives together? Xilonen also must learn how to defend himself
against the mental assault threatening to drive him mad. It’s a lot to work
through and they have to keep Shayne safe, too. Can they do it?
Keepers of the Night is the latest release in the Keepers of the Gods series and Xilonen is one of the most
intriguing characters to come out of the books so far. It’s obvious he loves
his brother and is willing to do anything to protect him. Xilonen’s a difficult
guy to get a fix on. His personal history and what lead to his decisions come
out slowly and often painfully as the plot progresses. I thought the author did
a great job with both his personality and emotions. I could really feel for
what he’d gone through and the pain he’s suffered. I also like his little
brother and enjoyed his part in the plot and how he relates to Collen.
Turek and Malen are
interesting men…warriors. The development of their personalities is nicely done
but it’s their tender care for Xilonen that really made an impression; that and
their willingness to believe in him despite his past actions. Yes, there are problems
at times but Ms. McCoy balanced it just right…to hear him out and
understand…not condemn. There are plenty of other characters, whether Keepers
or Gods, villains or friends, and they all play important roles…and none are
boring.
I have no idea who’ll
be featured next, but I can’t wait.
Reader Advisory: This story is best read in sequence as part
of a series but can be a stand-alone and contains scenes of light bondage and
BDSM and has one scene of dubious consent.
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